| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 206.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.448, 70.722 |
| UTC time | 1979-06-20 11:56:20.900 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, June 20, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Wednesday, June 20, 1979 at 11:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 75.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.722 and latitude 36.448.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-06-20
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